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Good boat maintenance is one part of marine safety planning. Being a cautious and skilled navigator is another. But the ocean and the weather can conspire against you! Having a way for people to find you if your crew and your boat is in distress might save your life and that of your passengers some day.

The acronym EPIRB stands for Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon and has two categories. (See the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Navigation Center for more information).

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning Feb. 1, 2009, the Coast Guard and other search and rescue personnel will only receive distress alert broadcasts using digital 406 MHz EPIRBs. Search and rescue satellites will no longer process older model analog EPIRBs that only transmit on 121.5 or 243 MHz.


Category I

406/121.5 MHZ. Float-free, automatically activated EPIRB. Detectable by satellite anywhere in the world. Recognized by Global Maritime Distress & Safety System.

Category II

406/121.5 MHZ. Similar to Category I, except is manually activated. Some models are also water activated.

The 406 EPIRB’s signal is 50 times more powerful than the 121.5 beacon’s, allowing satellites to better detect its signal and provide a more accurate search area for rescue crews.

ACR SATELLITE 2 406 mhz CAT1 EPIRB

#ACR2774NH

Retail: $1050.00 Our Price

Patented proprietary electronics package for faster, more stable 406 frequency transmission; full functional self-test including battery voltage and internal circuitry. Fully enclosed, high density, UV stabilized polyethylene bracket with hydrostatic release. Hydrostatic release automatically deploys EPIRB if vessel sinks to approximately 13 ft (4m); beacon automatically activates. World's smallest 406 MHz EPIRB that meets all world regulations. Built in strobe for enhanced location in poor visibility conditions. Single, three position switch for easy test and operation. Steady green LED indicates has passed full functional test, flashing red LED indicates unit is "ON". Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency). Can be manually activated; self-buoyant - no external float collar to lose Lanyard coiled on recessed spool for non-tangling deployment. Exclusive, polycarbonate blend designed for maximum resistance to UV and chemicals; maximum durability when exposed to extreme temperatures and shock. High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing. Field programmable - built-in vessel code can be reprogrammed by any ACR Authorized Service Center world wide (Maritime/Serialized/Radio Call Sign/MID Protocols, Country Code, etc.)

Product label includes universal test/operation symbols, English and French languages, plus ability to substitute other foreign languages

  • 5 year limited warranty
  • 5 year replacement life (11 year useful life) lithium battery
  • 48 hours operating life at -20°C(-4°F), allowing for monthly self-test for 5 years. Available in Class 1 (-40°C (-40°F))
  • Size: 17.5 x 6.25 x 5.5 in (44.5 x 15.8 x 14 cm)
  • Weight: 4.5 lbs (2kg)

ACR SATELLITE 2 406 mhz CAT2 EPIRB W/BRACKET

#ACR27755NH

Retail:$900.00 Our Price

Lanyard coiled on recessed spool for non-tangling deployment. Exclusive, polycarbonate blend designed for maximum resistance to UV and chemicals; maximum durability when exposed to extreme temperatures and shock. High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing. Field programmable - built-in vessel code can be reprogrammed by any ACR Authorized Service Center world wide (Maritime/Serialized/Radio Call Sign/MID Protocols, Country Code, etc.) Product label includes universal test/operation symbols, English and French languages, plus ability to substitute other foreign languages

  • 5 year limited warranty
  • 5 year replacement life (11 year useful life) lithium battery
  • 48 hours operating life at -20°C (-4°F), allowing for monthly self-test for 5 years. Available in Class 1 (-40°C (-40°F))
  • Size: 3.7 x 7.2 x 4.3 in (9.4 x 18.3 x 10.9 cm)
  • Antenna: 7.4 in (18.8 cm)

ACR 2846 GLOBALFIX IPRO 406 mhz CAT I EPIRB WITH GPS

 

#ACR2846

Retail:$900.00 Our Price

The all new GlobalFix™ iPRO Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is the next generation in marine safety electronics. The GlobalFix™ iPRO is a breakthrough product that boasts a digital display and dual GPS technology.

GlobalFix™ iPRO sports a digital display that allows you to see all of the beacon's operational activities. The screen displays GPS LAT/LON, operating instructions, usage tips, transmission bursts as well as battery power.

iPRO makes self-testing your beacon simple and easy to understand with the digital display visually walking you through the self test step by step, no more relying on listening to beeps and LEDs.

The GlobalFix™ iPRO is also the first EPIRB that offers Dual GPS Technology. Interface your iPRO to your onboard GPS to ensure that your LAT/LON is stored inside so the coordinates are transmitted in the first data burst. iPRO's internal GPS is optimized for cold starts and is tested and refined at ACR's GPS Simulation Center so that it will pin-point your exact location faster than standard GPS enabled EPIRBs.

  • GlobalFix™ iPRO offers the very latest in marine electronic life saving technology:
  • Highly visible LED strobe - Energy efficient
  • High efficiency electronics - Performance you can count on
  • Non-hazardous batteries - No shipping hassles
  • Professional grade design - Engineered, tested and built for years of abusive marine use
  • Ergonomic, compact design; Smallest feature rich EPIRB available
  • Size: 15.3 x 4.2 x 3.6 in (38.9 x 10.7 x 9.1 cm)
  • Weight: 1.32 lbs. (600 g)

External GPS interface requirements: In order to be compatible with the GlobalFix™ iPRO, an external GPS receiver must provide location information according to the following requirements:

  • NMEA 0183, Version 1.5 or higher
  • Baud rate: 4800
  • Talker device identifier: GP (GPS Receiver)
  • Sentence format: GGA (GPS Fix Data)

REVERE SMARTFIND Plus G5 GPS EPIRB
(Auto Cat I 82-800-002A)

REVERE SMARTFIND Plus G5 GPS EPIRB
(Man Cat II 82-800-001A)

Part number REV82800002A

Retail:$1,580.00 Our Price

Meeting the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters, the new McMurdo SMARTFIND heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB technology. This compact and stylish unit is available as a standard 406 MHz EPIRB or for enhanced position location, with a built-in high accuracy GPS.

Key Features:

  • Stylish and compact
  • GMDSS compliant
  • Non-hazardous battery for safe and easy transportation
  • Available in manual or automatic housing
  • High brightness LED flashing locator lights
  • Integrated 12 Channel GPS (PLUS version only)
  • Comprehensive diagnostic and self-test facilities
  • 5 year warranty
  • 5 year battery life

SPECIFICATIONS

Meets the following international requirement standards

COSPAS-SARSAT T.001 and T.007 class 2, RTCM SC110- STD Version 2 class 2 IEC 61097-2, EN 60945, Part 80 of FCC regulations, IMO resolutions A662 (16) A694 (17) A810 (19) EU MED (Ships wheel)

Model (for ordering) Category Class Deplayment/Description Part #
SMARTFIND Plus G5 GPS EPIRB 2 2 Manual / c/w Bulkhead Bracket 82-800-001A
SMARTFIND Plus G5 GPS EPIRB 1 2 Automatic, Float-Free Housing 82-800-002A


SpecificationsEnvironmental

  • EPIRB temperature range: Operating -4øF to +131øF (Class 2), Storage -22øF to +149øF (Class 2)
  • EPIRB sealing depth: Waterproof to 32.8 ft.
  • EPIRB weight: 1.5 lbs. (657g)
  • Float-Free Housing & EPIRB: 4.7 lbs. (2,130 g)
  • 406 MHz Transmitter
  • Frequency:  406 MHz +/-1kHz
  • Output Power: 5W+/-2dB
  • 121.5 MHz homing transmitterer:
  • Frequency: 121.5 MHz +/-3kHz
  • Output Power: 50mW +/- 3dB PERP
  • Sweep Direction:  Programmable UP or DOWN
  • Maximum number of satellites tracked=12
  • Transmit Antenna: Type: Blade vertically polarized
  • GPS Recieve Antenna: Type: Ceramic Dialectric Patch
  • Optical Homer:  Type: Flashing white LED lamp
  • Light output: >0.75 candella
  • Programming Interface: Message Formats: By infra-red link via USB light pen and Windows based EPIRB National, Standard and User Location Protocol as applicable, plus EPIRB user protocols. Serialized, MMSI and radio call sign.
  • Controls:
    • Manual activation and Self Test switches
    • Beacon Operation: Automatic activation by seawater switch within 5 seconds of immersion
    • Beacon Self-Test: Manual activation by sealed switch; A self-test facility produces a single 406 MHz test transmission during self-test; All main functions of the beacon are tested including accumulated battery usage
  • Battery Classed as non-hazardous for transportation
  • Temperature range Operating -4øF to +131øF, Storage -22øF to +158øF
  • Operational life: 48 hours minimum at -4øF
  • Battery Replacement: 5 Years from date of purchase
These units are preprogrammed for US flagged vessels. If you require a different country programming there may be additional costs

Registration regulations

You may be fined for false activation of an unregistered EPIRB. The U.S. Coast Guard routinely refers cases involving the non-distress activation of an EPIRB (e.g., as a hoax, through gross negligence, carelessness or improper storage and handling) to the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC will prosecute cases based upon evidence provided by the Coast Guard, and will issue warning letters or notices of apparent liability for fines up to $10,000.

However, the Coast Guard has suspended forwarding non-distress activations of properly registered 406 MHz EPIRBs to the FCC, unless activation was due to hoax or gross negligence, since these search and rescue cases are less costly to prosecute.

If you purchase a new or a used 406 MHz EPIRB, you MUST register it with NOAA. If you change your boat, your address, or your primary phone number, you MUST re-register your EPIRB with NOAA. If you sell your EPIRB, make sure the purchaser re-registers the EPIRB, or you may be called by the Coast Guard if it later becomes activated.

An FCC ship station license is no longer required to purchase or carry an EPIRB.

NOAA EPIRB Registration Site

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